Hoveround

Hoveround

Hoveround is an American corporation which makes and distributes power wheelchairs and scooters. The company, founded in 1992 by Tom Kruse, is based in Sarasota, Florida. The products are sold directly to consumers, and advertised in commercials that feature Kruse and mobile elderly folk. Hoveround has over 500 employees and locations in 45 US states as of 2006. Annual revenue reached $100 million in 2005. [cite news|title=Hoveround lays off 66 workers: President blames changes in Medicare wheelchair pricing|publisher="Bradenton Herald"|author=Kennedy, Sarah|date=2006-11-18]

In 2005 the company began opening retail locations in Wal-Mart stores. [cite news|title=Hoveround Opens Retail Location in Wal-Mart|date=2005-02-01|publisher=Home Care Magazine]

Notes

References

* [http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060612/BUSINESS/606120442/-1 Steering to high ground]

External links

* [http://www.hoveround.com/ Hoveround Power Wheelchairs]


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